Sepsis nearly claimed my life after childbirth

Poppy Gibson, 36, narrowly escaped death when she contracted sepsis shortly after giving birth to her second child. Eleven years ago, complications arose during her pregnancy, leading to early induction at 36 weeks due to suspected pneumonia. Despite the baby being healthy, Gibson's condition worsened dramatically, culminating in seizures.

Doctors ultimately identified sepsis as the cause, and her husband was devastatingly advised to prepare for her passing. Gibson recalls overhearing this prognosis, finding solace in the thought of her husband caring for their sons. She has only recently been able to share her harrowing experience to educate others about sepsis.